1960 Map of Volta

About this map

Water management and agricultural infrastructure define this landscape on the edge of the San Joaquin Valley. The community of Volta sits at a junction of the Southern Pacific railroad and San Luis Road, while the smaller settlement of Trent appears to the east. Extensive irrigation works dominate the geography, notably the massive California Aqueduct and the Delta-Mendota Canal, which cut through the terrain alongside the Delta-Mendota Outside Canal. To the north, the Holding Reservoir and numerous Duck Ponds indicate the importance of managed wetlands and water storage. Local landmarks like the Los Banos Odd Fellows Grove and the Los Banos Fire Control Station provide specific points of interest for local history. The map also traces various gaging stations and gravel pits, reflecting the area's utility-focused development near Badger Flat and the flowing San Luis Creek.